#2 prospect in the Reds farm system.

I found a hobby box of one of my favorite sets at the LCS yesterday—1995 Pinnacle Series 1. This set is notable largely because it included the very popular Ken Griffey Jr. “Bubble Card,” the Tony Gwynn “action swing” card, and the Bo Jackson Blue Angels card. I was lucky enough to get two of each. I think the Griffeys and Gwynns have a shot at PSA 9-10, but the Jacksons are more iffy. Overall, it was a super fun rip and well worth the price based on nostalgia alone.

A converted catcher, Quintero (age 19) is slashing .324/.429/.593 with 11 HR and 32 SB with the Dodger's Single-A Rancho Cucamonga farm team. He's an extreme inside-out hitter that hasn't faced much velo yet, but he's showing flashes real potential. His 2025 Bowman 1st autos are going for about $55 right now.

I first heard about Tong when he appeared on the top auction list in Ottonau, and he's having an absolutely master season in AA Binghampton. MLB Pipeline has him listed as the #4 prospect in the Mets system, but I predict he'll move up with the mid-season revision. The Ontario native is 22 years old and throws with a Lincecum-esque overhand delivery. His fastball tops out at only 94 mph, but it features a filthy 20-inch vertical break. His secondary pitches include a 74-76 mph curve with 65 inches(!!) of break that he tunnels off the fastball, a slider, and a Vulcan changeup.

Statistically, he's carrying a 2.02 ERA, 15.24 K/9, 4.96 BB/9, and a 54.9% groundball rate.

With Nick Kurtz joining the Athletic's major league roster earlier this season, Jump is now the top prospect in their farm system. His fastball tops out at 97 mph, but generally sits at around 92-94 mph. Fortunately, it's also got a ton of carry up in the zone. He also has a good fastball and curve, and projects as a mid-rotation starter. He's currently 22 years old and carrying a 0.92 ERA over 29.1 innings, 10.74 K/9, and 1.94 BB/9 in AA.

Jump hasn't been featured on any Bowman products yet, but he was included in the 2020 Panini Stars & Stripes.